Napoleon Prashnavali: A Book of Divination Inspired by Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Prashnavali is a book of divination written in Marathi by Vinayak Danke. It is based on the life and achievements of Napoleon Bonaparte, one of the greatest military leaders and emperors in history. The book contains 108 questions and answers that can help the reader to find guidance and solutions for various problems and situations in life. The book also provides historical anecdotes and insights into Napoleon’s personality, strategies, and philosophy.
The book is divided into three parts: the first part introduces Napoleon’s biography and achievements, the second part explains the method and rules of using the prashnavali, and the third part contains the 108 questions and answers. The prashnavali is a grid of 15 rows and 15 columns, each containing a number from 1 to 225. The reader has to think of a question and then randomly select a number from the grid. The corresponding answer can be found in the book, along with an explanation and a quote from Napoleon.
Napoleon Prashnavali is a unique and interesting book that combines history, astrology, and psychology. It can help the reader to gain inspiration, confidence, and wisdom from Napoleon’s life and legacy. The book is available in hardcover format from Unity Publishing Pvt Limited Pune.
Some Interesting Facts About Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte was not only a remarkable military and political leader, but also a fascinating person with many aspects of his life and personality that are lesser known. Here are some interesting facts about Napoleon Bonaparte that you may not have heard before:
- Napoleon was not very short. Contrary to the popular image of him as a diminutive figure, Napoleon was actually about 5 feet 7 inches (1.7 meters) tall, which was slightly above average for a Frenchman of his time. The myth of his shortness may have originated from his nickname “le Petit Caporal” (the Little Corporal), which was a term of affection from his soldiers, or from the British propaganda that depicted him as a dwarf.
- Napoleon wrote a romance novel. In 1795, when he was 26 years old, Napoleon wrote a short novel titled Clisson et Eugénie, based on his own love affair with Eugénie Désirée Clary, the sister of his future wife Josephine. The novel is a sentimental story of two young lovers who are separated by war and fate. Napoleon never published the novel, but it was discovered after his death and has been translated into several languages.
- Napoleon’s first wife narrowly escaped the guillotine. Josephine de Beauharnais, Napoleon’s first wife and empress, was previously married to Alexandre de Beauharnais, an aristocrat who was executed during the Reign of Terror in 1794. Josephine herself was imprisoned and scheduled to be guillotined, but she was spared by the fall of Robespierre and the end of the Terror. She met Napoleon in 1795 and married him in 1796.
- Napoleon had a photographic memory. Napoleon had an extraordinary ability to remember names, faces, dates, and facts. He could recall every detail of his battles and recite long passages from books he had read. He also had a keen sense of geography and could draw accurate maps from memory. He used his memory to impress and intimidate his enemies and allies.
- Napoleon was afraid of cats. Despite being fearless on the battlefield, Napoleon had a phobia of cats. He would panic and run away whenever he saw a cat, even a domestic one. Some historians believe that his fear of cats was related to his superstition and belief in omens. He also disliked dogs and other animals, except for horses.